insert_link Business / EconomicsInstitutional Investors Forum Continues in Swakopmund The 4th Annual Institutional Investors Forum 2025, themed "Empowering Growth: Investment Strategies for Institutional Investors in Namibia," is currently taking place in Swakopmund. The event focuses on Pension Fund Trustees, who play a crucial role in securing the financial well-being of their members.Michael Ndinisa is the Group CEO of MNCapital Group of South Africa. today7 March, 2025 64
insert_link 4 Dr. Sam NujomaBusiness Community Pays Tribute to Founding Father Sam Nujoma The Chamber of Commerce and Industry honored the late Founding Father, Dr. Sam Nujoma, for his pivotal role in the country's economic and political development. Speaking at a memorial event, NCCI Director Vetumbuavi Mungunda highlighted Nujoma’s contributions, including his efforts to unify Namibia’s business sector, champion infrastructure projects, and promote economic self-sufficiency. Nujoma’s legacy as a visionary leader committed to national prosperity remains a guiding force for Namibia’s business community. today15 February, 2025 79 4
insert_link South AfricaSA’s 2025 G20 Host Role a Key Business Opportunity According To Standard Bank Standard Bank says South Africa’s role as host of the 2025 G20 Summit and its associated B20 Summit, presents a significant business opportunity. South Africa assumed the G20 Presidency in December 2024, becoming the first African country to hold the presidency of the world’s premier economic cooperation grouping. Standard Bank’s, Oscar Siziba, says the B20 Summit, the official business engagement forum of the G20, will provide a platform for private […] today13 February, 2025 89
insert_link South AfricaMashatile Urges Chinese Enterprises to Boost Investment in South Africa South Africa's Deputy president Paul Mashatile has encouraged Chinese-funded enterprises in his country to increase their investments in crucial sectors of the economy. Total bilateral trade increased from 614-billion-rand in 2022 to 692-billion-rand in 2023, while China’s 146-billion-rand deficits remained the highest among any of the country’s trading partners. Speaking at the South Africa-China Economic Trade and Association event in Johannesburg yesterday, Mashatile said China as one of the world’s […] today12 December, 2024 53
insert_link Business / Economics1 November 2024 Morning Biz News: Development Bank of Namibia Achieves Milestone with N$21 Billion Investment The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has reached a significant milestone, having invested over N$21 billion in local development over the past 20 years. This investment has not only bolstered the country's infrastructure but has also created over 76,000 jobs, highlighting the bank's vital role in Namibia's economic growth. For the fiscal year 2023/2024, the DBN reported a net operating profit of N$62 million, marking a robust recovery from a […] today1 November, 2024 32
insert_link Business / EconomicsGeingos talks investment landscape at Africa Hydrogen Summit Namibia is hosting the Global African Hydrogen Summit. The event brings together heads of state, ministers, business leaders, and investors from Africa and beyond. The goal is to drive partnerships and secure investments in key green energy projects across the continent. Among the speakers on Wednesday was former First Lady, Madam Monica Geingos, who gave an overview of Namibia's investment landscape to investors. Another moment at the summit […] today4 September, 2024 66
insert_link AfricaUK-Zimbabwe Business Expo 2024 to Showcase Top Zimbabwean Enterprises to UK Market On 5th October 2024, the UK-Zimbabwe Business Expo will convene at the Bethel Convention Centre in Birmingham, marking a significant milestone in the economic relationship between Zimbabwe and its diaspora community. Organised by the Zimbabweans in Diaspora Organisation (ZIDO) and Vaka Ekhaya, this event aims to foster substantial investment opportunities and wealth creation, responding to the Zimbabwean government’s call for diaspora involvement in the nation’s economic development. The Expo […] today23 August, 2024 37
insert_link Africa7th SADC Industrialisation week to be held in Harare The 7th SADC Industrialisation Week, aimed at driving regional economic growth, is scheduled for 28 July to 2 August 2024 in Harare, Zimbabwe. This public-private engagement platform aims to foster new opportunities for intra-African trade, develop cross-border value chains, and identify investment prospects across Southern Africa. Elijah Mukubonda, spokesperson for the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade. today18 July, 2024 65
insert_link AfricaLaunching a startup in Africa: OX Delivers Investing in Africa 2024 dialogue focuses on nurturing investment and collaboration across the investment value chain and driving sustainable growth in Africa. With a wide variety of industry sectors attending and many of the key financial sector participants present, investors attend AFSIC looking for new investment ideas or looking to raise capital for their own funds. To help facilitate this the AFSIC Investor Pitching room offers quickfire pitching […] today27 May, 2024 15